More than £8 million in disability benefits is going unclaimed by people diagnosed with terminal cancer in Scotland. Macmillan's Unclaimed Millions report shows the situation has improved since 2004, when £15 million was going unclaimed. Since then, Macmillan has established a network of financial advice services across Scotland that help people affected by cancer identify the benefits they are entitled to.

The Glasgow Art Show celebrated its 30th year and remains true to its original aims 'to make art affordable to all' and to raise the profile of Macmillan and the compassionate and practical work it does every day supporting people affected by cancer.

Since it was established in 2004, the Macmillan CAB Partnership has helped more than 5500 patients, carers and families across the Highlands. As well as helping people claim government benefits, the service has also people claim grants, free white goods and supported them to deal with debts – all to a value of £25m.

People living with cancer in North Ayrshire can now get quick and easy access to cancer information and support while out shopping thanks to the new in-store drop in service at Boots UK store in Irvine.The service, which is a partnership between NHS Ayrshire & Arran, Macmillan Cancer Support, Boots UK and the voluntary sector, will be run by a group of highly trained volunteers. The volunteers can provide emotional and practical advice, access to information materials on various types of cancer and its treatment, or simply a listening ear. As well as specialist cancer information and emotional support, the service can refer people onto other services, including benefits advice, complimentary therapies and counselling.

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